Ruston High School

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Ruston High School
Front view of Ruston, LA, High School IMG 3837.JPG
Front entrance to Ruston High School (2010)
Address
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900 Bearcat Drive

Ruston, Louisiana 71270

United States
Information
Type4-year, Public high school
Established1921
Staff84.16 (FTE)[1]
Number of students1,308 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.54[1]
Classes offeredTraditional, Project Based Learning
Color(s)Red and White   
AthleticsBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
Athletics conferenceLHSAA District 2-5A
MascotBearcats
RivalsNeville High School, West Monroe High School, Ouachita Parish High School
WebsiteRustonHigh.LincolnSchools.org
Ruston High School
Ruston High School is located in Louisiana
Ruston High School
Location900 Bearcat Drive, Ruston, Louisiana
Coordinates32°32′05″N 92°39′01″W / 32.5348°N 92.65022°W / 32.5348; -92.65022Coordinates: 32°32′05″N 92°39′01″W / 32.5348°N 92.65022°W / 32.5348; -92.65022
Area7 acres (2.8 ha)
Built1939
Built byCaldwell Brothers & Hart
ArchitectJ.W. Smith & Associates
Architectural styleArt Deco
NRHP reference No.92001335[2]
Added to NRHPOctober 8, 1992
Ruston High School (rear view)

Ruston High School is a four-year public high school located in the Lincoln Parish School District of Ruston, Louisiana, United States. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1200 students with 85 faculty members; the mascot is the bearcat named "Rusty,” by a class of 2009 student, Anna Ward. The school colors are red and white. Black students were first admitted in 1970. Ruston High School also serves as a memorial to the survivors of the Gulf War.[3]

The 7 acres (2.8 ha) campus area, comprising two contributing buildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1992.[2][4][5]

Classes offered[]

Ruston High School is known for the number of classes, clubs, and organizations that are offered to students. Classes can range from a difficulty level of CP, AP, and to College Dual Enrollment.

Classes offered: Advanced Math, Agriscience Classes (FFA), Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, American History, Art, Fine Arts, Band (I, II, Music Theory), Biology, Business, Calculus, Chatterbox (School Newspaper), Chemistry II, Chemistry, Choral Music, Civics, Credit Recovery, Ed. for Careers, English I, English II, English III, English IV, Environmental Science, Family and Consumer Science, Financial Math, Geometry, German, Health, Journey to Careers, Physical Science, Physics, Piano, Psychology, Read 180, Social Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech, Debate, Speech, Sports Medicine, Standard 1 and 1/2 year PE, STEM Marine Biology, STEM Physical Science, STEM Physics, Strength and Conditioning, Talented Art, Website Design, World Geography, World History, Yearbook.

Sports[]

Sports are: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and Track and Field.

New Tech @ Ruston[]

New Tech @ Ruston (NT@R) is a 4-year Project Based Learning program for students at Ruston High School and is part of the New Tech Network. In this program students learn the Louisiana GLE curriculum through project based learning by working in groups to complete end products such as videos, documents, posters, flyers, websites and other media. Through project based learning in this environment, students learn real life skills such as Collaboration, Content Literacy, Critical Thinking, Global & Community Engagement, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Technology Literacy, and Work Ethic. Because students are in groups, students learn the culture known as " Trust, Respect, and Responsibility" is obtained where students learn to trust, respect and hold critical responsibility. Students also receive mac-books from the school to help them with their work, but is only used as a helping tool, and if abused, can be taken away. Most students who desire being in New Tech have to begin in their freshmen year at New Tech @ Ruston and cannot get in any year after unless students have heavy recommendations. Students however are picked through lottery in their 8th grade year.

New Tech @ Ruston began with the Founding Fathers Cathi Cox-Boniol and Missy Wooley in 2011 with a large grant from the state, along with grants to start construction two new technology graded buildings on the Ruston High Campus. The New Tech building opened by July 2, 2013, on which date the Lincoln Parish School Board toured the facility and held its monthly meeting in the building for the first time.[6]

Debate[]

Ruston High School Speech and Debate has won numerous state championships.[citation needed]

Notable alumni[]

  • (Class of 1952) -- attorney and state senator from 1964–1972 and 1976–1988
  • Leon Barmore -- Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters basketball coach 1977–2002 where he helped them win the 1981 AIAW Championship and the 1982 NCAA Championship as associate head coach for Sonja Hogg, won the 1988 NCAA Championship as head coach. 576–87 (.869) is his record as head coach of the Lady Techsters the .869 winning percentage is the best in major-college basketball history (both men's and women's).
  • Wayne Cage, Former MLB player (Cleveland Indians)
  • Fred Dean—inductee into the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame, played for Louisiana Tech, San Diego Chargers, and San Francisco 49ers
  • Andy Hamilton, NFL player
  • Bert Jones -- NFL Quarterback, nicknamed "The Ruston Rifle", played for LSU earning Heisman Trophy contention and All-America honors for his 1972 season and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He was the 1973 NFL 2nd overall draft pick by the Baltimore Colts and later played for the Los Angeles Rams
  • Rob Shadoin (Class of 1971) -- member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 10 in Lincoln and Union parishes since 2012
  • Michael Brooks (Class of 1982) (born October 2, 1964 in Ruston, Louisiana) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played for Ruston High School, college ball at Louisiana State University (LSU), then professionally with the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants, and the Detroit Lions. His best year was 1992 when he made his first Pro Bowl. Brooks now resides in his hometown where he owns a variety of different businesses.
  • Kyle Williams (Class of 2002) (born June 10, 1983 in Ruston, Louisiana) is an American football defensive tackle of the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League.
  • Jack Ramsaur II (attended in the 1970s) Maj. Gen. Jack W. Ramsaur II is the mobilization assistant to the Commander, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
  • Jeff Mangum (Class of 1989) Born October 24, 1970. Musician best known for being the lyricist, vocalist and guitarist of the band Neutral Milk Hotel, as well as being one of the cofounders of The Elephant 6 Recording Company.
  • Robert Schneider (Class of 1989) Born March 9, 1971. Musician and record producer best known as the leader of pop band The Apples in stereo, as well as being one of the cofounders of The Elephant 6 Recording Company.
  • George Stone, Former MLB player (Atlanta Braves, New York Mets)
  • Will Cullen Hart (Class of 1990) Born May 29, 1971. Musician best known as a leader of psychedelic-pop band The Olivia Tremor Control, as well as being one of the cofounders of The Elephant 6 Recording Company.
  • Rodney Young (Class of 1991), USA-Today All-American (1990), Student Body President 1990, Played college football at LSU, played 4 year of NFL football (New York Giants), now lives in McKinney, Texas with son Harrison. Works as a Business Developer for HomeVestors, and owns/manages rental properties.
  • Isaiah Buggs (Class of 2015) Ranked by Rivals as 2017 #1 Juco player in the nation. Starting Defensive End at the University of Alabama. 2018 College Football Playoff Champion.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Ruston High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "History of Ruston High School." Ruston High School Alumni.
  4. ^ "Ruston High School" (PDF). State of Louisiana's Division of Historic Preservation. Retrieved August 9, 2018. with four photos and two maps
  5. ^ National Register Staff (June 1992). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Ruston High School". National Park Service. Retrieved August 9, 2018. With 14 photos from 1992.
  6. ^ "REGULAR SESSION". Lincoln Parish School Board. July 2, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  • "History of Ruston High School. Arkansasnewslist2007/halloffame02

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